Religion

The relationship with God in Covenant is like a marriage between human beings – both as a community and as individuals – on the one side and God in Christ on the other.

Politics

When peaceful alternatives have failed, the force of arms may regretfully be preferable to unchecked aggression, tyranny and genocide.

Views

Bible is the primary source of theology and doctrine, with three others being tradition, reason and experience.

Membership

Vice president Lutheran Parent-Teachers Association, Chattanooga, 1973. President Elba High Band Boosters, 1977, Elba Parent-Teachers Association, 1978. Served to captain United States Army Reserve, 1961-1971.